Architects

(Except Landscape and Naval)

0.0% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Architects, Except Landscape and Naval' was $93,310, or $44 per hour

'Architects, Except Landscape and Naval' were paid 94.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

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oscar walker (No chance) 1 month ago

blend of creativity and problem solving to design spaces that align with the environment surrounding. Very low to no chance of being replaced by robots and AI in comparison to other industries.

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Sawyer (Low) 8 months ago

It needs to pour your soul into it to really make a breakthrough. Robots don't have souls

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Mark (No chance) 10 months ago

There is no possible way for AI to take over architecture. To start, a computer cannot hold legal liability. AI doesn’t create; it only copies and reproduces. On a regular basis, my job requires unique solutions and details that cannot be pulled from other sources.

We need to take too many unrelated factors into account for any particular design, versus the cost and time it would take for an AI to be developed to take the job. It would never be profitable for the AI developer. Besides, they wouldn't want the liability risk we have for a mistake that can cost lives.

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Ben Bailey (Uncertain) 1 year ago

I would love to have AI assist in automating the aspects of Architecture that are tedious, like making sure everything is up to code or automatically adjusting things after moving something else, but I fear that people will become lazy and let AI do the job for them.

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Aleksandra (Moderate) 1 year ago

Projects' created by humans will be for the 1% of richest people who will have a fantasy and need to show off that their projects was done the "expensive way" by a human and not 80/20 rule by AI. What people don't understand is that atm 80% of society is more faulty than AI. Working with AI is a bliss comparing to working with a majority of employees as well as moody specialists on the market is simply a bliss. And we're only starting here...

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Mark (Uncertain) 2 years ago

Until recently (through March and April 2023), and after having seen the work that Dall-e 2 had produced, I thought it incredibly likely. The argument that architects would still be required seemed to hinge on "you need to interface with a human to get a building built", but I don't think that's true (if a client could save tens of thousands of dollars by inputting their requests on a keyboard, rather than talking to a person, they'd opt for the latter). However, the one aspect of the job that's overlooked is LIABILITY. Currently architects are legally liable for the work they produce, and any failings over that work. AI offers no LIABILITY -- and I highly doubt the software design companies who are producing that AI are willing to accept liability -- and until someone, or a team of someones, is willing to accept that legal responsibility, AI shouldn't be able to threaten that job. However, I said "could go either way" because it's highly possible that people are so stupid, that they would sign a contract that frees the AI architect of liability if it meant they could save a few dollars on fees.

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phamiliar 1 year ago

It is likely that AI could be the architectural designer and code checker while a civil engineer is responsible for the life and safety of the overall design. I think the job won't necessarily go away its just that there will be many production staff jobs that will be eliminated.

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Yoshimata R 2 years ago

This will not be popular, but our firm already uses AI: clients type in or speak their ideas and examples The programs we use come up with a myriad of solutions that the clients themselves can then configure and reconfigure at will with all structural processes, including loadbearing etc. built-in throughout the process. 16 of the 38 people at our firm have been laid off since this started.

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HMS (No chance) 2 years ago

Architects are a lot like an artist. AI cannot create cannot something that requires human originality. No two architects are the same, just as two pieces of art are not the same. Architecture requires you to put creativity, originality, emotion, and the social aspect into your work.

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Architect Downow 2 years ago

Architectural and Interior Design are both iterative processes.
AI will improve this process, detail all the structural draws, and create layouts and floorplans more efficiently than ever.

With solar, water, food and waste visions that now only a few architects embrace in projects.
Leed will be integrated in AI and civil engineering as well.

I guess in the future, anyone can design a house with the help of AI.

Architects, Lawyers and Doctors, the tríade of "good money" will fall.
And me and my boys are working to achieve this as soon as possible.

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sama 2 years ago

An architect is more than a concept or a few words. It's about thinking, conceptualizing, and making it a reality.

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:))) (Moderate) 2 years ago

Currently, as a student at one of the top architecture schools, I can observe how the most successful students utilize AI. It's clear to see how it improves their workflow and design progress, even as early as 2022.

Already, AI can handle most of the work for an architect. I believe that the next 20 years will further popularize AI within the profession, reducing the amount of work done manually.

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king rocker (Highly likely) 3 years ago

LOL it's already dead. Almost no one hires architects now, there are so many tools that already do their job. Wake up, it's game over for this one. The site is way behind the times.

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Sameer 1 year ago

AI isn’t that capable to satisfy the client with the structure design… however it could help to make the work easy but it can’t overtake the profession.

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I'dRatherNotInputAName 1 year ago

"LOL it's already dead."
Source? Or did it come to you in a dream?

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Sebastian from Argentina (Low) 5 years ago

Creativity from architects mind couldn't be replaced by AI, But some typical architecture room plans, could be systematized by machine learning on cad programs, like actual libraries of equipment, it could be library of rooms, baths, etc.

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J (Uncertain) 5 years ago

Depends on the kind of architecture, the way that the industry itself thinks about what architecture means (an engineering/optimization problem versus art, desire to rapidly customize vs work on the process with other humans) and what clients demand.

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pgm777 5 years ago

computerisation will help and not hinder the architectural profession. Automisation is something that has no place

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Lilly (Low) 5 years ago

I think it would be quite hard for robots to take clients ideas for architecture and turn it into a floorplan since there are billions of ways to build a house.

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David J Gill 6 years ago

More effective design software will raise productivity and reduce the number of staff required to complete project documents.

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Marta 2 years ago

I totally agree. Students and young professionals may have problem with finding a job. Nowadays, they usually do repetitive CAD drawings/models (the main concept was designed by e.g. senior architect), and it all can be automated, especially with BIM

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Dean B 6 years ago

This is an art form that’s practical so I don’t see it going

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